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It´s easy to capture packets with Wireshark, the world´s most popular network sniffer, whether off the wire or from the air. But how do you use those packets to understand what´s happening on your network?

With an expanded discussion of network protocols and 45 completely new scenarios, this extensively revised second edition of the best-selling Practical Packet Analysis will teach you how to make sense of your PCAP data. You´ll find new sections on troubleshooting slow networks and packet analysis for security to help you better understand how modern exploits and malware behave at the packet level. Add to this a thorough introduction to the TCP/IP network stack and you´re on your way to packet analysis proficiency.

Learn how to:

Use packet analysis to identify and resolve common network problems like loss of connectivity, DNS issues, sluggish speeds, and malware infections
Build customized capture and display filters
Monitor your network in real-time and tap live network communications
Graph traffic patterns to visualize the data flowing across your network
Use advanced Wireshark features to understand confusing captures
Build statistics and reports to help you better explain technical network information to non-techies
Practical Packet Analysis is a must for any network technician, administrator, or engineer. Stop guessing and start troubleshooting the problems on your network.


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About the Author
Chris Sanders is a computer security consultant, author, and researcher. A SANS Mentor who holds several industry certifications, including CISSP, GCIA, GCIH, and GREM, he writes regularly for WindowSecurity.com and his blog, ChrisSanders.org. Sanders uses Wireshark daily for packet analysis. He lives in Charleston, South Carolina, where he works as a government defense contractor.


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Table of Contents
Chapter 1: Packet Analysis and Network Basics
Chapter 2: Tapping into the Wire
Chapter 3: Introduction to Wireshark
Chapter 4: Working with Captured Packets
Chapter 5: Advanced Wireshark Features
Chapter 6: Common Lower-Layer Protocols
Chapter 7: Common Upper-Layer Protocols
Chapter 8: Basic Case Scenarios
Chapter 9: Fighting a Slow Network
Chapter 10: Packet Analysis for Security
Chapter 11: Wireless Packet Analysis
Appendix A: Further Reading

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Reviews
´An excellent introduction to the art of network sniffing and the use of Wireshark.´
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